Game 79 Open Thread: Giants at Cardinals
by DanUpBaby on Jun 30, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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| Johnson | Carpenter |
| 7-5, 4.68 | 5-2, 1.78 |
Who knows what unknown defensive proclivities lurk in the heart of men? La Russa knows. I haven't done the research, but I can't imagine there have been many other seasons in which players with the collective experience in the infield of DeRosa and Thurston have been configured in this way.
Speaking of which: Schumaker UZR update: the stat has got to admit he's getting better, and now not just because he can't get no worse. His UZR/150, which was -19.9 when last we checked, is now -15.8, bringing him within three runs of Dan Uggla in his quest to be second-worst. More impressively, his actual UZR is down from -8.2 to -7.6.
I've come to the conclusion that it would probably be for the best if I stopped watching UZR in-season—that it is, as even its creator cautioned, not fit to judge such small sample sizes. But I can't stop.
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Thurston in left
puzzles me. Not only am I confused as to why TLR didn’t put DeRo in left, but I also have a feeling that Thursty will be like Duncan in LF.
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It’s showing ESPN now, but supposedly it’s going to show the game starting at 6:30 CST.
Pregame show is on now
It’s the SF feed, but the video is pretty clear, so no complaints from me. Enjoy.
I just voted 25 times...
Just a reminder for you all to do the same, if you haven’t!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
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I'm sure that Ron Paul appreciates your gusto
but, too little, too late
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
lol...yea.
Dr. No was a tempting candidate…
/GOBAMA!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Ludwick will finally start hitting today
and why oh why is Thurston still on the damn team?
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
he stinks on so many different levels
I mean he has been ok defensively as far as range I think? but he makes so many errors and his baserunning is atrocious and for a guy who is supposed to have speed he steals no bases
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
he's defensively solid at second base
but hardly ever plays there. and outside of Albert, he’s actually one of our better hitters. he just doesn’t baserun that well.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
lies, it's all lies i tell ya! damn numbers & stats lie!
/i’m totally not the one to ask about why thursty is playing
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
so you're a big Joe Thurston fan I heard
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Fan!?
He is the President of his fan club
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i will always be the first to give him props when he does something good
no matter what
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Wasn't he the one that hit the walkoff in the first (not as testicle-exploding) TESS last year?
The one where Worrell hit a HR in his first MLB AB?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
no that was Elijah Dukes (me thinks)
the one who went all showey uppey on the ump, right?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
You're right
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Good trade for the Pirates
Nyjer Morgan is supposedly the young Juan Pierre, which has caused everyone to forget that he’s almost 29.
weird trade
Hanrahan and Milledge could both still work out to be pretty good players, but Nyjer seems to be something of a proven entity. Or at least against the Cards. I really hope the Nats looked at his numbers against every team but STL before making that deal. At least the Nats now have a real top of the order now, but I liked Hanrahan.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it bad that I HATE the idea
of Carpenter in the all star game?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
that was just too easy
man is he good. please, please, PLEASE stay healthy Carp
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
apparently he doesn't chew his food
40 times before he swallows.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Why is it always players like Rasmus, Luddy and Lohse
Meanwhile Thurston and Welley are healthy as a horse. Not that I wish them to be ill.
it could be worse, mang...
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
the story of the '09 season
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son of a,,,,me & my big mouth
nice jinx jackass. f’in GDM
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
How are they hitting these pitches?
ATG Carp is doing what Carp normally does
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
complete and utter luck
they are just throwing the bat at the ball, and finding holes. Not a single one has been even remotely well hit.
The Giants have had a lot more practice at having a feeble offense
maybe the Cards should take notes.
cool, he's my age
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm young them him by a year & a half
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
so you are 31.5?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yeppers
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I'm actually 33.5
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
coolio
i’ll consider it a victory if i make it to that age
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
for some reason I thought you were like 40
heh. you a capricorn too?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Just Curious
How old do you think I am?
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I would guess right about my age
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Little bit lower
Just turned 27
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ah
you are wise beyond your years
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
death by a thousand cuts
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i watched the CNSBA feed last night & they lost
i thought i’d give the FSNMW feed a try toight, and their luck is still bad. so i’m switching back. AL’s too much to take when they are losing
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Don't worry guys
this guy on the mound for SF sucks. Is he a rookie or something? I’ve never heard of him.
yea, what's his name?
horny weiner or something?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel
must have had nightmares about facing this lefty…
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
7
That’s the number of times we’ve gone into an inning trailing this year and come out of that inning ahead
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Damn DeRosa
Ready for you to start doing your thang
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
gobs were mad at our April
now he has the curse
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
damn those bastards to hell
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I hate the GOBs
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
is he still being paid by the cubs?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like
DeRosa has contracted Cardinal Disease…
It makes you impatient, anemic and blind!
Crap, go mang
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
after watching the top of the 1st
I just can’t f’ing believe our guys aren’t hitting when “their” guys are hitting nasty shit like that
by Walking Underwear on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Johnson trying to hide a smile
Thinking this is too easy
EFF!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
our secret strategy is to
wear RJ out running the bases
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just imagining TLR doing his best Bush
“It’s strategry”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
holy crap
you know your team is in for a world of hurt when The Big Unit gets a hit off your ace
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
San Fran feed
“The Giants have five hits the first time through the order; and there really haven’t been any cheap hits either!”
Uh…what game are you guys watching?
they are better than AL
Mike Krukow can be annoying at times, but when you compare him to AL, he’s not so bad
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
AL Hrabosky
the lower case L looks like an upper case I to me so when typing AL’s name i use all upper case letters
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Ludwick will either...
…get out or not get out. I’m calling it.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Bad call...
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
god i hope you're right
otherwise i think it means the apocalypse
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I WAS RIGHT BOOM!
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Man I am dreading moving
I am trying to sell everything I can first before I move so I don’t have to move it
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I am selling everything of value over $50 that is bigger than I can carry by myself
I don’t want to have to put stuff in storage. Goodwill will get much from me soon
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
DoubleWick!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
who was that masked man?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
thats a start ludwick
build off that
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
+1 Ludwick
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
SLICKWICK!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
i'm confused
there seems to be a player wearing a cardinals uniform on base. did the giants run out of uniforms?
Good PA Luddy!
Saw a bunch of pitches, didn’t get overzealous with two strikes, smoked his pitch.
That’s what I’m talking about. I hope the rest of the team was watching.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
unacceptable. insufficiently aggressive.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
Then our next two hitters make outs on the first pitch they see
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel.
is… … …
no comments
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
I glanced away.
I thought that was a bunt at first. My hand and wall are grateful for that replay FSN. It’s too early to hit anything.
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rick-dick
to the rescue
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Automatic run when you pop the ball up right?
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that's the infield fly rule, i think.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
Its the new rule
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
Wouldn't we have broken the season scoring record this season if that were the case?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
at least he took a pitch
/oops.
Rick and Thursty—swinging at the first pitch just like the sun comes up in the East and the Cubs choke.
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lol
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ANK
I hope you and Dunc don’t play when Ras comes back
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
come on Ank,,,,
T.Greene, just get on kid
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Fine by me
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
I hate it when Al
says that Oquendo is aggressive in sending runners. He is NOT aggressive. Not that I approve of Thurston’s baserunning.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
moral victories
is that all we now have?
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nah
we can also be happy for the other team. like last night when we were all cheering for a lincecum perfect game
and do what then? dfa thursty and send down tyler?
that leaves us with ryan, skippy, and derosa in the infield.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
holy hell Tyler
he was trying to walk you & you still struck out.
shiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttt
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Not ATG
Both the pitches he swung at were in the zone
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yep last pitch was ball 4
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
TGreene
could not even walk with the PITCHER hitting behind him. Oh well, baseball sucks. At least today
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
whoda thunk it
before the season started some people were saying we’d have one of the top outfields in the league… end up having possibly the worst
Tyler Greene has no plate discipline...
No plate vision, and no ability to hit major league pitchers…I really don’t like seeing him or Thurston starting for this team…
“You know Teague, it really is” – AL
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
what he needs...
1. exersise
2. dissurprin
3.affection
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm flabberghasted when you say things like this.
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
he also has a bad swing
hips and hands out of sync so he has to kind of swat at the ball
like kennedy, his basic swing sucks
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
ok, so we take a mulligan
kg back to padres
our pitchers back here
we give rj his the extra 2 million
we are better
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
But he'd be on the west coast
……..of the Mississippi!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
we would have to over pay by like $4million just to get him
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I was looking at Rick Ankiels BR page
Guess who is his current #1 comment for batting? Chris Duncan
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It fits
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel about the same way for some reason
But last night was too much for me to take…
I abandoned ship early yesterday…
I stood where no man goes...
Well gotta go
to some salsa dance classes. Good luck and… THE MANG
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
i'd take salsa classes for a woman
especially if she was from south america
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
been "hiking the appalachian trail" recently?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
i needed to clear my head
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Do you hold office....governor maybe?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
My sisters Boyfriend
hiked the whole hiked it from GA to Massachusetts
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn you to hell no edit feature
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
should your sister's BF really be talking to you about what happens
“on the Appalachian Trail”? Also, who was driving the car at this time? that’s an endurance feat.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
No one was driving
He did it alone
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
just curious, flim, do you watch the news?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
PBS News
No Local or CNN stuff. I stick mostly to print but in general I am pretty well informed of the news in general. Why?
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
a certain politician went missing. his staff claimed he was
“hiking the appalachian trail.” turns out he was schtupping his mistress in argentina.
i used it as a euphemism above when gdm talked about women from south america. it was funny then when you took it literally and started talking about your sister. i hate explaining jokes.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
I knew that but it just didnt click
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think it would help
if someone sat all the Cardinals’ players down and re-explained the concept of baseball to them? I honestly think they’ve forgotten. No need to also explain to them that people watch them from their homes through little magical boxes…they are not ready for that knowledge
I think it goes like this
You guys lollygag when you are on the field, you lollygag off the field, you lollygag in the shower. What’s that make you? LOLLIGAGERS!
It is a simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, and you hit the ball.
how lucky can one team be?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I got to say.
Turston in LF makes me sad. Bad Tony.
Pujols at first and Molina Catching makes me happy.
He is trying to force mgmt to act on this....
We thought he was gone but he he stays…
I stood where no man goes...
Well, if Thursty exits like AK
I’ll be happy
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thank you Albert Pujols
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Wow
Joe Thurston is now a Giant and huge and is nicknamed Kung Fu Panda and can actually hit.
Seriously though he probably shouldn’t have been running there.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
CNSBA actually defended him running because Bengie is now at 3rd
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I am a game day thread virgin
I’ve always taped, and then watched it after work a day later. But today, I experiencing for the first time. I think that’ what Madonna said.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
you should have saved your first time for a better occasion
this is just going to be painful, brutal, and messy. i can just tell.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Really need to come back tonight...
with having to face Cain tomorrow and f’n Wellemeyer going Thursday. I really don’t want a repeat of the Colorado series…
V, b.
Come on totally necessary rally!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
add to that the fact that's he's gotten out 7 times when on base
not counting getting caught stealing.
Got he sucks.
So we hit the ball hard, we get out...
They hit it weakly, they score runs…
The GOBs are angry at Cardinal Nation….5 pitch inning for Johnson? Are we trying to give them back to back CGSO?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
hmmm
guess we are still paying karma points for that ’06 WS
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say the GOBs were behind a 5-pitch inning
Coulda layed off of some of those pitches.
At least we’ve got the thunda in the lineup up next inning
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
true dat
i leave to go to the little boys room & Car is walking off the field
i come back & RJ is walking off the field
ugh
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Emphasis on LOL
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm really diggin this be aggressive strategy
seems like it works good. walks are overrated
I wonder what is going on with this offense
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
everyone but Albert sucks
that’s what’s going on
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
when pujols hits 2 HR's a game, we generally do well
when he doesnt, we generally don’t do well.
is that a pretty good explanation?
by longhornscardinals on Jun 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So when do we start questioning Hal McRae's coaching ability?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
we've already been over that one
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DeRosa>MB
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much has changed....
Something has to give..
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
I'm all for a new hitting coach
at least it would stir things up
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
too many minor leaguers
Ryan hits like a minor leaguer
Thurston has always been a minor leaguer
Greene is a minor leaguer
Duncan and Ankiel should be minor leaguers
Other Greene thinks he’s worse than a minor leaguer
Ryan has been doing pretty well
Ludwick slumping, Derosa not doing anything. at least there’s potential
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i like ryan
one of the few players i like seeing in the lineup
5 pitches for the Unit
Seriously, what has gotten into this team? Do they collectively hate hitting? Like do they just want to get back to the dugout as quickly as possible to munch up some sunflower seeds or throw in a pinch or hear a good fart joke?
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
at least BR and Skip
have been working counts pretty well lately. We need to face a weak RH pitcher to get the bats restarted.
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you mean like Livan Hernandez & Tim Redding?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Todd Wellemeyer would throw a 4 hitter against the Cardinals.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
how soon can we start screaming to call him up?
i mean i know he’s not been outta skool a year yet, but still. our O needs help. and the kid can rake
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
well i'm not not saying it is
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
let him hit .330 for a month
and it’s justified
otherwise he’s gonna hit at the ml level like he did at AAA most of the year
my guess? he gets called up when the rosters expand and impresses
ha
rj’s average down to .500 this game
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DeRosa-Pujols-Ludwick
Do something
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
productive please
k, tks, bai
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i thought the teams paid for the bats?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Anyone know where to find the stat Pitches per Plate Apperance
Having problems finding it
Stat Whore
hardball times.
e.g., pujols
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I've started something new
When my wife doesn’t watch the game with me, I get the new MacBook out and listen to my iTunes instead of the broadcast. I like it. Plus I don’t hear the Honey-Do’s!
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Ok, I think DeRosa is wearing a Cubs undershirt
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
mother of ass
dude almost hits a HR on one pitch, and the next one he looks at for strike 3
FML
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I have a theory:
The GOB’s hate us.
We could have tejada in front of Pujols and Manny behind, and they would also be mired in the low .200’s. It is to offset the well known fact that:
{quote}{bold}ALBERT PUJOLS IS RIDICULOUS[/bold][/quote]
WOW
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
surprised he' not on the DL
w/ a sore back from carrying this team
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ELIMINATE
“Im not a maching guys, im just Albert”
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
BOOM
Eliminated
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Ridiculous
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
Calm down Dan!!!
It’s a friggin’ fly ball!
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
in fairness, aren't the press boxes usually right behind HP?
it would be hard to get a bead on the ball from right behind it.
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if he would watch the outfielders to see what they do it would greatly help his calls
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Bingo
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Only one run for a club which finds it hard to score more than 2 a game...
I stood where no man goes...
Anyone got a screencap they can put up?
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by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert hits another HR vs. a Lefty
with no one on base….ridiculous
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
that's it molina! you're benched, next three games! i've never seen such a display of passive
batting technique!
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come on Rick
do something good dude
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
In all fairness
it was more contact than I expected him to get against Johnson….or most other pitchers for that matter.
damnit all to hell i quit
i tried & tried & tried, but Dick just will not cooperate
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
glass 1/2 full
At least he is not striking out. I am trying to console myself. Seriously, I think he is taking better at bats.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
At least K's bump up the pitcher's pitch count
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
rick-dick
has progressed from Ks to weak ground balls
is there hope?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
just you wait
when we are down 8-1 in a game, you will see his true abiity
Here's what they have to do
Pick an integer between 1-9. It doesn’t really matter, just pick one.
Sit Pujols down and then start writing zeros behind said integer, and stop when Albert says to. That is his new contract. Assure him his signature or his brains will be on that contract.
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
When the Cards signed Stan Musial
They let him write his own check. They gave him a blank check and he didnt think they were serious so he wrote what Ted Williams made and they gave it to him.
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
sadly, it was $3,000.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
how much would that be in today's dollars?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i just made up the number.
looks like it was a five-year, $125,000 contract, actually.
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Negative on that
That is what the Mexican league offered to pay him that he declined
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
well, i'm a font of historical misinformation today.
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BR doesn't have what he made per season anymore, where can i find that? Cots?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Ankiel as a multiple choice question...
Will Ankiel
1. Hit weak grounder to 2nd
2. Hit weak pop-up just out of infield
3. Strikeout
That’s it…there are no other options…
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Quick
Everyone go vote David Freese onto the NL all-star team! 25 votes!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
i'm really mad at him
what was he doing driving in the snow & ice? shouldn’t he know better than to do that?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Its official, the GOBs hate us.
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
isn't he on reno 911?
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Holy shit dude
He looks like Matt Dillon in There’s Something About Mary
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by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
you gotta be freaking kidding me
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
What in the hell do we have to do?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
The Giants seemed destined to win
the WC this year
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Gah!!!
What the hell just happened?
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Rick
How do you overthrow 4 players?
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by azruavatar on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
get rid of Ankiel
the time is now
SF CARDS FAN
by norlanski on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
holy mother of ass Dick
what
the
fuck
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
One step forward, two steps back
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
WTF Ankiel?
I’ve seen enough from Ankiel this year, BUH-BYE
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
My wireless went out during Pujols' AB and I missed it
And it comes back so I can watch Ankiel overthrow the entire team.
WHAT THE HELL.
I'm calling it right now
Ankiel plays for the Redbirds next year. He’s gonna sign something cheap…1 year deal, because no one wants him!!!!!!
That's my greatest fear
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
only Ank could mail it in on a contract year
to assure he’s cheap enough for somebody to sign him
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No way
If he’s in our organization, he’s with the big club
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by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
eat your damn fiber Colby
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
stop it
just stop it
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
That one
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
This is ri-god-damn-diculous
Carpenter getting lit up? FUCKIN WOW
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
I hate baseball right now
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
lowering my expectations
i am considering tonight a win if Carpenter doesn’t end up on the DL after this
holy fucking shit
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
my bad
it fits though right?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
if we can't mess with each other, who can we mess with?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
that's what she did
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The m looked like two rs
And I thought your said irritation.
In that case, the Giants would be master flatterers right now.
this team is just awful
We have been outscored 16-1 so far in this series by the only offense even close to being as bad as ours
Rasmus would have had that ball
I had to say it….Ank slipped before going back
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
ANKIEL WHAT ARE YOU DOING
The Giants announcers are very impressed with their lineup raking out 11 “hits” against Carpenter so far.
actually, rick's arm rating (not counting that throw) is negative this year.
surprising. almost as bad this year as it was good last year: -1.3 in 09 v. 1.6 in 08.
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I think I'm going to mute the game
and scout some Memphis prospects
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on a serious note, azru, what do you think about promoting jay or robinson just for their
defense? clearly we’re losing a lot of runs in the OF. and given that nobody but colby is hitting, shouldn’t we capitalize on something?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
There isn't any help to be had in the minors for the outfield right now.
I don’t think Robinson or Stavinoha are major league players yet. Robinson may be a +1 kind of player in a couple years but he’s nothing more than a 5th outfielder for me. Stav tops out at AAA, imo.
Jay is in a fierce funk in the minors right now. He’s a good defender but 1) he’s left handed and 2) he couldn’t hit his way out of a paper bag right now. There’s no way he should be in the majors right now.
I still think Allen Craig should have been called up to play 3rd base or the outfield against left handers but he’s on the DL and his hitting has been mediocre at best of late (could be injury related).
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it's too early for Walrus right?
if not, he could play 3rd, DeRo 2nd & move Skippy to left. not saying that will help the OF learn to hit, but it’s all i got
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I keep trying to scout Wallace
but Memphis is lazy in uploading their video — nothing from June yet.
I don’t think Wallace is ready with the bat yet personally — but again, I haven’t seen good video of him from the last month. And if Allen Craig isn’t a third baseman, I don’t understand how they think Wallace sticks there. I’m routinely more pessimistic on Wallace than other evaluators though, FWIW.
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what makes you pessimistic about him?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Well fellas I have a CS assignment I need to be doing
Hopefully I’ll be kicking myself later for missing the awesome comeback that jump-started our season
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
yeah that'd be a shame
a really, really entertaining shame.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
This reminds me of that inning against the Giants last year
where Duncan made something like 3 errors in the span of like 3 batters.
"carpenter has not lost back to back starts
since all the way back in ’06"
oh, the last time he was healthy?
I hope the PTBNL in the DeRosa trade is insignificant
because while I was happy with the trade, it looks like it is waaaay too little to even begin fixing this team.
MOZ IS A MORAN!!!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
This first-place team
I think it’s kinda hilarious that we’re still in the race with a team with this many problems.
Two of our starting OFs are Ankiel and Duncan, for chrissake.
What if I Told you that the Cubs are actually hitting worst than us
Even in June
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
we can make that determination
if he starts hitting
of course adding 0 for 15 isn’t going to jump start the team
Fix?
They need to do four things.
1) Fire Hal McRae.
2) Play Ludwick consistently until he gets his swing back.
3) DFA/DL Wellemeyer when Lohse comes back, if not sooner.
4) Bench Ankiel and Duncan like yesterday.
Wouldn’t that solve a lot of problems?
by mattisnotfrench on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hal McRae is not the issue
The hitting coach can only do so much, these are professional baseball players, it’s up to them to take professional at bats.
Maybe it's just that I think Will Clark can fix anything
but lets bring him in.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
doesn't he work for the Dbacks?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
If ted DiBiasi taught me anything,
and he didn’t, everyman has a price.
(he was a few years ago. Don’t care enough to google it right now.)
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He could help the players work on their tans.
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To send a message?
To wake them up? How many six pitch innings will it take?
by mattisnotfrench on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
What message is it going to send?
Tony LaRussa is the one with the mantra to swing at the first good pitch you see. Not Hal McCrae.
I am going to get on my treadmill
at least I will get some exercise watching this painful game.
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This team is just awful right now
They are getting beaten 6-1 by a lineup that has the dying corpse of Edgar Renteria, a guy named Kung Fu Panda, Bengie Molina and his .006 OBP hitting FOURTH, Juan Mother Loving Uribe, Randy Winn (who was traded for Lou Piniella, which may be the most bizarre trade ever), and a 1b who would be better off spiking himself on the way to the plate in Ishikawa. 6 to M-EFFING 1!
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by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
I hope we like 2nd place
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Colby?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
What can we get for Mark DeRosa?
Has the market gone up or down?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
according to the gamblers fallacy...
he’s due…
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go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Giant's feed
“This is Colby Ram…Colby…Ras…mus.”
When announcers don’t know who the players on the other team are, it infuriates me. People PAY YOU to be knowledgeable and talk about this game! THEY PAY YOU!
But the color anayst
with the most high profile job in all of baseball doesn’t actually watch baseball on his off time, so why should they?
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
I don't think for a second that the Brewers will continue to suck
with that lineup.
You usually win when you score more runs than the other team….Yarrrr…..
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Is their pitching really that much worse than ours sans Lohse?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Lohse will be back relatively soon
so you can’t really say sans Lohse.
After Gallardo, their rotation is truly terrible.
Wellemeyer? Pineiro? Thompson?
3 Words: Pitch to Contact
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
wow... just got back
It appears that our offense could potentially be shut down by the old guy who threw to Josh Hamilton last year in the derby
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
i cannot believe it either
What incriminating pictures does Thurston have of Tony (or Tony’s daughters)
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
holy fucking shit
TWFS
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
did tony run head first into the outfield wall too?
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
that's water under the bridge
derosa is on the bench so thurston can stay in at third against a left hander
tony, if at any time colby plays LF and we haven't traded for carlos beltran,
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I don't understand that mysel
I just think thats the reasoning with Colby. DeRosa may already be in the doghouse for all we know.
the hernia inside his stomach/esophagus?
is he going to swallow too hard in CF?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
Wow is right. I never would expect this score with Carp on the mound.
Nice to see Derosa solved our problem at 3B but it seems now Tony moved our problem to LF.
"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly
that's just nasty Kinney
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
We suck against Lefties. So Tony puts a left handed hitter in LF that is an infielder.
I am convince it is his way of protesting the lack of talent at a postion. If we can trade for a LF(hopefully Holliday as long as it doesn’t cost us Wallace) then the next place I expect Thurston to show up would be the mound.
"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly
why doesn't Thurston get some sort of social anxiety disorder from going out there and sucking?
at least it shows that Khalil cares
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we have
a CF (Rasmus) and a RF (Ludwick), so why don’t our other two/three OFers (Dunc/Ank/Skip) just split time in LF?
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
people calling for hal mcrae to be fired
to light a fire under these hitters asses:
mcrae can only do so much. if you’re going to fire someone. goddamnit, fire tony. i’m sick of looking at him and shit like this thurston to third, derosa to the bench is just as bad as it gets
get out of my face
Did we just bench DeRosa so Thurston could play?
Does TLR even care anymore?
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
fire him
either he’s making another statement right after the FO made a nice trade (negligence) or he’s a fucking moron. i don’t want either managing my team
I know I'm just angry but
I wish Tony would excuse Albert for the evening and then go ballistic on this team.
by Walking Underwear on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
i wish the team would excuse albert and go ballistic on tony.
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I'm a little disappointed he hasn't been tossed this season.
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i'd tell you to get your mind out of the gutter
but that’s where mine went immediately too
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so do some guys in jail
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
toooo far
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
innuendo is one thing
explicit lewdness another
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no doubt
Skip has virgin eyes and doesn’t need to be reading this filth.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
i really hope he's not getting those letters from you know who then
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
CSNBA keeps showing the city from the illinois side of the river
they referred to it once as the east side. i guarantee you those two know what they were saying when they called it the east side.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
so now Dunc can pinch hit
this has to be the dumbest use of subs ever. we’re not even playing matchups or anything at this point
holy crap, there's a man on for Albert
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I guess I do want holliday
if it means Ank and Dunc don’t start anymore, and we’d get holliday-Rasmus-Ludwick daily; but I’d be willing to guess Colby would be the odd man out and we’d lose Walrus to get to him, so it would probably go down as the worst trade ever.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
Im pretty sure we are going to lose in a game that Albert homers twice
AND CARP pitching….
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
BOOOOOOM
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
ELIMINATED!!!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
yes Duane, he did do it again
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
almost back2back
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Trade Walrus for whatever player gets us to the playoffs this year.
We cannot waste seasons like this from Albert Pujols.
Roy Halladay?
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As I said above,
I don’t think Walrus is going to be passable at third defensively.
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clearly.
also, babe ruth could pitch, so maybe the walrus can too.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
it points out how silly your original syllogism was.
find me a rule against sarcasm.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
if there is a rule againts sarscasm
we are all fucked
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd easily be the first on banned
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
If you had a specific answer in mind when you asked the question
how about you tell me before hand so I don’t waste both of our time typing out a response.
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I could handle an everyday OF of Ludwick/Ras/DeRosa
Wallace at 3rd, Skip at 2nd, Boog at SS, Mang at 1st
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
only if Wallace can make up for his D with his B
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
but he's a lefty
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats some bad theoretical D
and thats coming from a guy who isn;t offended by bad theoretical D
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
I'd settle for getting him here and letting him swing...defense be damned.
If thats the best they can do…at least do that.
And tonight
he will be gone for Holliday (not Halladay) and you will cry yourself to sleep for the next two months and/or six years.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
30 HR, before the 1st of july. sick.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
TripleWick!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
What is albert on pace for?
He has to be a legitimate threat for the triple crown this year
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
except for david wright's ridiculous BABIP
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
no f'ing way that's a strike
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
WALK!!!
we have to get excited about EVERYTHING now!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
its the little things that make life worthwhile, really
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes the best things in life are free
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
the best things in life
are $3,312,500
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
what is that the cost of a Harrier?
Or was that 3 million Pepsi points
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yadi's salary.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ah
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
where did you come up with that number?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5986
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ankiel up to bat men on 1st and 3rd
give Wainwright the bat!
wouldn't it be awesome to have a right handed power bat off the bench to PH now?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
I would do backflips
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
BEN SHEETS
wait,,,, i did that wrong
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
At this point I get the same feeling with Ankiel up to bat that I use to with Juan E.
Please just strike out and don’t into a DP
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
or adam kennedy
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh
pretty sad when you root for an out rather than a hit
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, what am i missing
pujols hit two jacks, but there are three runs?
was someone on when albert hit the second?
yep
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Baby Dunk got a walk right in front of him
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Christ, I just rang on. What the hell happened to Carp? Has he succumbed?
Was he "unlucky’ like Welly?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
horrific defense behind him
not his best stuff either
bad combination
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Fanc;y that - a pitcher in CF, a journeyman minor leaguer in LF and an outfielder at third. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
this comment,
coupled with the signature, made me laugh uproariously.
cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.
seriously?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Don't worry Ank has two strikes left . . . guarantee he will use each - futilely
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
wtf
kind of decision was that when minimal success is a fly ball?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
make me luv you again Rick
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
i'll let him be my facebook friend again
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
OMG
ANK WALKED TOO
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Mayan calender was off
world ends tonight
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THE APOCALYPSE!!!
I didn’t know ank knew how to walk anymore!!!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Here comes Tyler Greene to save (ruin) the day
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Am I right or am I right?
Jesus
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
yes, thus the emphasis, suggesting that is what I actually meant...
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
affelt
should be dfa’ed for that
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
ctrl+y
He’s an emacs man
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i could see that one coming
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Tyler Greene should not be playing Major League baseball...
and Thurston….and Duncan….and Ankiel…etc
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
If i was albert I would personally pull him aside and talk to these guys....
Screw McCrae… I would rather have albert talk to me about my hitting than anybody else.
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
so, Affeldt walks the coldest bat in the lineup
with the favorable lefty/lefty matchup, and Greene, T decides to hit a weak ground ball on the first pitch?
the sad thing is
you know it was gonna happen…. I feel for Albert, I really do
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
funny Ha Ha or funny Oh Oh?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
no reason to waste single HR days
tough to win 1-0 all the time
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus fucking Christ Tyler.
He threw Rick 5 straight balls in the last AB. And you’re swinging? At a pitch that’s not in the strike zone to ground into a double play?
GET IN THE MINORS NOW.
hold the plane
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Khalil
You’re still the best Greene on this team, and legitimately should be our #5 or #6 hitter. Please consider playing some more. Thanks – me
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
I’m more worried about what’s best for Khalil than what’s best for the Cardinals. Right now, I think what’s best for Khalil (and probably the Cardinals too) is to shut it down for the season and get his head right.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 30, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
At least you could choose a decent pitch to swing at...
He just walked Ank, And RJ walked Molina before that…Why is he not taking?
If I’m TLR, that kid is sitting for the next week….
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
Can someone establish a Kangeroo Court to fine the hell out of anyone who swings at the first pitch that's not close to the plate?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
dont forget duncan
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
what about him?
you mean thurston over duncan?
you’re gonna have to sit albert in favor of thurston for me to get as upset as i am that derosa is benched
he’s not a fucking platoon player. we gave up chris f perez!
by prophetjohn on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
didnt somebody say that he stayed in the game?
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
because tony hates us
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
tony's brainfart disease must have flared up again
it seemed to go away after he got it when Carp got hurt… but now it seems like the Derosa trade has reaggravated the condition… fire Barry Weinberg!
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
if tyler green played in philly
he’d be bleeding right now
well...he could power battery operated appliances
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
if he played fubol in brazil
he wouldn’t even have the chance to cry anymore
by Expatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Except I'm not
following phish around the midwest, partying my ass off, and avoiding responsibilities at all cost.
It’s the exact opposite now, except for when it comes to the Cards.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
Thanks for the blast from the past....
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
responsibility blows
why wouldn’t you follow DMB around? they are infinitely better than phish, they have better looking fans, better songs, better weed, better venues, better everything.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Saw DMB about half a dozen times
just not as good and spontaneous live as Phish was.
Those really were the salad days.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
when did they start advertising movies during games?
did i miss this before?
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by FredbirdisaDork on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
LOOGY Win
almost forgot what that looked like
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
or brett wallace
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you Albert Pujols
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
AP and the dwarves . .. led by Grumpy Tony . . Cannot blame AP for counting the days until 2011
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Our relievers are doing well tonight
I am just trying to find the silver lining. Oh yeah also, Luddy tripled, Dunc and Ank both walked. Baby steps.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
Offense needs to respond.
The bullpen is doing its part in keeping this game in reach. The offense needs to build on last inning and follow throw this time!
I for one am tired of watching Albert Pujols score runs...
all by himself.
He is a once in a lifetime player. He needs support. I don’t care how much cost controlled talent we have our what value we have at what position.
Billy Beane has proven that system only keeps you competitive. It doesn’t help you win championships.
If you have the pieces to trade to get Albert some back up then do it now.
Wallace for Holliday or someone better if they are available.
"Rasmus doesn't hit lefties. Instead he bashes them over the head with their own bleeding arm he just raced to the mound to rip off before the ball arrives to the plate. He then smashes that baseball with the pitchers bloody arm over the wall because he does not hit lefites he bashes them." Ted Lilly
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